Expressing similar sentiments, Mr Giustra said, "We believe that by creating, scaling and

replicating social enterprises in selected value chains we can help disadvantaged populations
work themselves out of poverty."

PepsiCo chairman and chief executive Indra Nooyi said the initiative embodied 'performance with
purpose', the company's recognition that its success is inextricably linked to society's success.

"Sustainable agriculture is critical to PepsiCo's supply chain and we have a long history of
working with local farmers around the world in ways that strengthen our business and the
communities in which we operate," she said.

"This partnership is a great example of aligning business and societal priorities, and we see great
potential in continued collaboration with the Clinton Foundation," Ms Nooyi further said.

The programme's first India cashew harvest is currently underway. PepsiCo India plans to begin
incorporating the fruit into some of its blended juice products starting in spring 2015, the
company said.

The programme will apply modern agricultural techniques to improve cashew farming practices,
boost yields and productivity, and increase income for local smallholder farmers, it added.